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Boots No7 Beautiful Skin BB Cream!

By Lina on January 10, 2012

You might be thinking that I must have been living under a rock to not have tried a BB Cream up until now, but in all honesty, I just thought there was no way a product could deliver all it promises in such a versatile formula. How could one product work for all skin types? I was quite happy with my foundation and personalised skincare, thank you very much. However, when I was approached to review the Boots No7 BB Cream, it seemed like the perfect excuse to actually see what all the fuss was about.

Well, for starters one of the things that impressed me from the off was that the product came in three formulas for different skin types – oily to normal, normal to dry and dry to very dry. I’m always harping on about my dry skin so obviously I requested to try the dry to very dry one. It also comes with an impressive 5* UVA rating, great for those concerned in preserving their youthful appearance and minimising risk of sun damage. As with all BB Creams, it claims to care and condition skin whilst also providing cosmetic coverage that conceals it. It’s basically a 4-in-1 does it all product; moisturises, primes, protects and conceals.

Bare in mind I’ve only ever tried this version of BB Creams so have nothing to compare it too, but I have enjoyed using it. No7′s BB Cream doesn’t claim to cover like foundation, instead offering more a barely-there flawless complexion, which is exactly how it covers. Despite having the most moisturising of the formulas, it didn’t leave my skin dewy or greasy, but left it looking healthy and nourished, and perfectly evened out.

It wore well throughout the day, didn’t dry out and never needed touching up once! And best of all my skin felt great whilst it was on; comfortable, nourished and smooth.

Boots No7 BB Cream will be available from the 25th January in store and online at www.boots.com. Priced £12.95.

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No7 Autumn 2011 sneaky peek..

By Lina on May 26, 2011

Popped into the No7 Autumn collection press day yesterday and thought I’d share with you what we have to look forward to in the coming months!

Chatting with Lisa Eldridge, the creative director of the seasonal collections from No7, she discussed how for Autumn the big looks on the catwalk were minimalism and natural beauty. In direct opposition to all the colour and resurgence of classical make-up from Spring/Summer, this Autumn we should be aiming to look fresh faced, glowing and fuss free.

A breakdown of the new Autumn limited edition products are: Stay Perfect Primer, Lip & Cheek Sticks, Nail Varnishes, [cream] Eye Colours and Double-Ended [eye] Pencils.

Having swatched and played around with the new products whilst I was there, I am most excited about the Lip & Cheek Sticks, particularly the one in a gorgeous orangey-coral shade (‘Pink tint’). It had a great texture that wasn’t too greasy and nicely pigmented, and the colour was divine.

The liquid/cream Eye Colours were also pretty enticing, both Lisa and the model were wearing the Pewter shade, with nothing else except mascara, and it looked amazing. The lasting power appeared to be brilliant, no creases were in sight and Lisa had had hers on all day! I can really see myself using those two products together for a gorgeous fresh faced, subtle smokey eye with a pop of colour on the cheeks. Lush.

No7 are also bringing out a Lash Adapt Mascara; which allows you to really build up volume (up to six coats, in fact!) whilst maintaining separation, and also a new foundation for mature skin called Restore & Renew (a further extension of the Restore & Renew skincare range).

I have yet to try either of those products but something about the foundation caught my eye, just looking at it through the plastic packaging I could spot that the texture was completely different to N07 foundations in the past. It seemed super light and fresh. Despite it being for elder skin (we’re talking 60 and above), I swatched some on the back of my hand and it was delightful. Sunk it beautifully with a no make-up finish, leaving a fresh, silky, borderline dewy glow. I am really excited to try this when it comes out.

The last product that caught my attention was this dry skin cream, a dry skin saviour, according to the packaging! Skin Rescuer. Similar to products like Elizabeth Arden 8 Hour Cream, this cream instantly relieves dry areas and patches. The main difference however is that it leaves no greasy residue (so you can’t double it up as a lip gloss!) and is completely fragrance free. I’ve applied some of this on the backs of my heels and in-between my fingers which always get really dry from over-washing.. I’ll keep you posted!

So those are my most exciting picks from No7 Autumn.. All of the products are available from August this year, got your eye on anything?

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Tinted Moisture!

By Lina on March 7, 2011

As much as I love my MAC Face & Body foundation, I have started to notice my skin can look a little cloggy after a full day of wear in a moisture zapping office. So I decided to trade down and go for the lighter option of a tinted moisturiser. There were two that I were given for review quite recently; the very freshly launched Boots No7 Triple Protection Tinted Moisturiser, and Amway’s Artistry Tinted Moisturiser. Both were of around the same price, and both boasted the same outstanding SPF 15 UVA/UVB sun protection.. but which of the two had the edge??!

The first I tried was the No7 Triple Protection Tinted Moisturiser. I was really excited to try this largely due to the broad spectrum sun protection (I’m a nut for SPF) and also because it was a brand spanking new product in the No7 range, thus in theory meaning the latest in up to the minute technology/formulations behind it. But unfortunately the excitement was short lived.

Don’t get me wrong, I do like this tinted moisturiser, but I just felt it didn’t.. do enough? Granted it did even my skin tone out to a fair degree, and the product was impressively undetectable once on the skin’s surface, but overall it looked and felt a little too much like I wasn’t wearing anything at all. Yes, I get that I am going for the naturally gorgeous look, hence opting for a tinted moisturiser, but this was way too close to the natural for my liking. Plus, I felt the need to re-apply as the day wore on as my prone to dryness skin literally guzzled it up, and the even coverage effect I had achieved earlier had by lunch time completely disappeared. But do bear in mind my skin is very, very thirsty!

Then, I was introduced to Artistry Tinted Moisturiser. Being a bit of a snobbish bitch I did somewhat secretly dismiss this brand initially as Amway Artistry are a direct selling company, like Avon. But I decided I’d just see how it was regardless. So I applied the sleek black tube of product (and I should add the applicator nozzle makes for very easy application!) straight to my face and blended out with my fingers and instantly I was in love! THIS was what I had envisioned when I had decided to move down from a foundation to a tinted moisturiser. It had the perfect amount of tint and moisture for my dry skin, and the best thing about it was it was completely buildable – I could actually gain some decent coverage with this!

Artistry tinted moisturiser gave me gorgeous, supermodel-esque dewy skin that looked fabulous in the day time and the effects lasted all day. No more horrible cloggy foundation skin, just lovely healthy moisture rich skin. And to top that, if I did have plans for the eve I actually would just apply a little bit more of it to gain a teeny bit more coverage, and then finish off with the rest of my normal make-up (eyes, lips, cheeks) – meaning it even replaced my regular foundation on ‘school nights’.

A really, really lovely product that I can see myself repeat buying continuously until it became discontinued. For me, it’s perfect. But I should stress this, and it’s a big one, if you don’t like the dewy look or have very oily skin then maybe skip it as you’ll no doubt find it too greasy. But for those with dry-ish skin who crave the look of moisture and health and vitality eluding from their pores, this is amazing.

As far as I know the Artistry tinted moisturiser comes in 7 shades, I take a 6 so judging by that there should be almost something for everyone. It is a little bit pricier than the No7 one, about £5 more, but for what in effect is a very light, well pigmented foundation that wears beautifully and never clogs or dehydrates away – it’s worth every penny in my opinion! Love it.

Me wearing Artistry Tinted Moisturiser; the ‘top-up and slap on the rest of your make-up for evening’ job…

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No7 Spring 2011 Collection

By Lina on January 24, 2011

Lots of you are probably eagerly awaiting the No7 Spring collection that is due to hit the shelves this week, but before you rush out with your £5 off vouchers (yep, the ones currently given out expire after the collection comes out!) check this post for a closer inspection..

I’m not gonna focus too heavily on the aesthetics of the range, although I will say when I went to the event for it a few months back, Paul & Joe similarities were the first things that came to mind. Not that that’s a bad thing, it does look pretty with the blue paint splatter design and that’s the main thing, definitely prefer it to regular No7 packaging.

And the blue paint splatter design is an intended obvious hint as to what we have to look forward to in the collection; inspiration is taken heavily from notoriously blue eyeshadowed 60’s starlet Bridgette Bardot, and alongside the mostly blue hued eye palette we have (very excitingly!) THREE gel eyeliners in the collection – two of which are yes, you guessed it, blues!

So let’s start off with the piece de resistance in my eyes, the gel eyeliners. I’ve only got two of the three here, the black and the blue. The third is a gorgeous turquoise but unfortunately I haven’t been able to try that yet.

I found that the formulation of both differed from one to the other, I’m not sure why but the black was definitely superior in quality in my opinion. It was easier to work with, the consistency wasn’t as creamy as the blue and the colour looked smoother, resulting in more control over the line. Surprisingly, the brushes they come with are actually alright! I obviously do not choose to use them over my other eyeliner brushes but for on the go they are definitely workable, especially if using the black shade.

Whilst I am really excited that the high street are finally catching up with the gel eyeliner concept, these ones are priced at £10.50. I think this is quite pricy considering you can get the excellent Fluidline from MAC for only a couple of quid more. This gel eyeliner isn’t as good as the MAC one, the MAC one applies more easily and swiftly, but if you purchased it with a £5 off voucher than I do recommend it as a very good, cheaper alternative. Especially the black one, truly outstanding quality for what would effectively only cost £5.50 with the £5 off voucher. It’s a shame I didn’t have the turquoise as I would be interested to see how that formula differed from these two, and if it was even possibly better! Having said that, once applied, both blue and black wear brilliantly with no smudging or running and superb lasting power! I actually really love the black one, it’s such a great product for the high street, just wish it was priced at £7-£8 so I could 100% recommend it.

The eyeshadow palette has been created with a ‘cassata’ effect, meaning extra shades are included within the blocks of colour to give a prettier, more flattering look when applied.

I think it’s important to mention that these shades aren’t intended as heavily pigmented colours, they are meant as simply soft washes of colour over the eyelid. I’ve tried all of the colours, and find over an eyeshadow base or shadow stick, the pigment shows up gorgeously. However, I created a quick look to display this collection sans eyeshadow base and actually feel, using the right brushes you can definitely build the colour up more intensely just on its own if you wanted a more statement 60’s look. I tried to follow the theme of the collection’s look, so quite 60’s/70’s inspired!

I’m strictly wearing the No7 Spring palette here, with their gel liners. I used all the shades in the palette, except the coral for this look. No other products at all were used on the eyes.

Because the colours are meant as simple washes over the lid, I did struggle trying to get good definition in the crease line (I used the green shade for that), but I actually prefer the softer, gentler definition that I did manage to create. Worth mentioning that the shadows are beautifully blendable and not chalky in the slightest, so they work really well blended and used all together. Over an eyeshadow base this look would look brilliant and last all night, as it is it’s lasted pretty well and I haven’t noticed any creasing as yet. If you like this look, in addition to applying the shadows, I’d advise to use the blue or black gel liner to line the top of your eyes, and the turquoise to line the bottom – I seriously think that would be amazing! Obviously I haven’t used the turquoise but if I had it I would definitely wear it this way!

Some crappy swatches – these don’t apply well with fingers! From left to right – coral, beige, blue, green. As you can see, the beige is actually quite metallic and cooler toned than you’d imagine.

This isn’t at all the sort of look I would wear everyday, but as it goes I had to rush out to the bank as my stupid card verification thing messed up trying to purchase stuff online and I had this make-up on, I was a bit worried that everyone would stare as it’s quite heavy, especially for daytime, but actually no one batted an eyelid so I guess it’s not as statement as I seem to think it is!

My least favourite product from the collection is the lipsticks. There are two shades, Brigette and Grace. They both look gorgeous in the bullet but once applied Brigette is definitely an acquired taste. My first thoughts were Jersey Shore. ‘Nough said.

Brigette is a really creamy milky pink, and quite unflattering. When I was testing these products out initially, I couldn’t make Brigette work for me at all, where as Grace just looked like my natural lip colour. But once I applied it with the rest of the collection, well, I could start to see Brigette actually beginning to look okay, once patted down and muted a bit.. I personally probably still wouldn’t wear it out though!

Brigette (on lips)

Grace (on lips)

The clear favourite for me is obviously Grace, and even though it is very peachy in comparison to Brigette, once on it actually transforms quite pale and pinky! Just not as chalky looking as Brigette, thankfully. Definitely more universally wearable of the two.

Unfortunately, while Grace is a pretty shade the wear of both lippies is appalling, the colour wore off far too easily. In their defence they did feel lovely and moisturising, exactly as a lip balm would, but the colour wore off pretty much straight away. No fading to a slight stain, literal disappearance, even without eating and drinking, which is very disappointing.

I can’t quite make my mind up about the nail varnishes, I love the colours, one coral, one a pale lilac pink, but, well, they apply quite streaky and you need to apply at least three coats to get an even coverage. They’re not the same formula as regular No7 varnishes, definitely thicker in consistency, but I guess once you do manage to apply them nicely the result does last better than the regular ones. Just sometimes a bit tricky applying them nicely!

Also coming out, but not in the limited edition Spring range (just coming out as regular stock), are two new foundations. Well, one foundation and one tinted moisturiser. There’s also a mascara and two hand creams. I’m hopefully getting sent the foundations and the other turquoise gel eyeliner, so I shall do another post of the No7 new releases for Spring as soon as they arrive! I currently have the mascara (and it’s being worn in the pics above) but I want to use it bit more before committing to a decision on here. It’s coming though.. first impressions are pretty good.

So which bits are you most interested in?? The No7 Spring 2011 limited edition collection comes out on the 26th January for 8 weeks, till the 22nd March.

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No7 Dressing Table Essentials

By Lina on December 14, 2010

It’s the count down to Christmas and I’m trying to get all the xmassy posts out in time that I feel might be of interest to you! Here are a couple of bits I got sent from No7, the Illuminated Mirror and Perfect Pedicure Set. I thought these sounded like really handy gadgets to have on or around your dressing table which most women would appreciate (as gift ideas or for yourself!).. Read on to see how I got on.

No7 Illuminated Mirror

A mirror with a ring of light around it, one side magnified by 5x, the other not. Check the video below for a closer inspection..

I have to say this isn’t my first foray into the ‘lit’ mirror concept, the current mirror on my dressing table is a Revlon one with four light bulbs, one on each corner (it’s square shaped), and it has served me amazingly well as I’ve had it for ten years now! However it is getting a little grubby and worn, and of course I’ve got a load of messy make-up stains and spills all over it, so I guess I was due a new one. I’ve been using this one from No7 for about a week now, and so far I love it! I FAR prefer it to my original Revlon one, for starters it’s metal, which means it’ll be easy to clean (my other one was white plastic), and secondly, most importantly for me, it has a really good length stand. My previous one was very short, and I actually had to balance it on top of some chunky books to get it at a comfortable height in order to sit and do my make-up at the dressing table; this on the other hand is the puuuurfect height. But if you do fall a little too short or tall for it, you can swivel the mirror around at whatever angle and it accommodates that swiftly and effortlessly! I’ve literally gone around the house plugging this in and using it at various locations and it’s perfect height and flexible at every single one!

The Ring of Light

Well, what can I say? You switch it on and the mirror is lit, helping you see what you’re doing a million times more clearer in good, strong light. I have to say, my older Revlon model was brighter, but I still prefer this model and the light works perfectly fine for what it should be used for (I suppose you could use it as lamp, if you wanted..).

Magnification

Okay, the 5x magnified bit is possibly a little tooo much magnifying and where as with my previous model I’d use the magnified side quite often, with this it’s a little too harsh so I tend to just use the regular side. Which actually has worked fine as it’s a really clear, lovely mirror. I haven’t missed using the magnified side at all. Having said that, I find the magnified side is SUPERB for when you tweeze your eyebrows or any other close up grooming – seeing every possible detail (and yes, I’m taking pores, wrinkles, uneven texture) actually is a plus in this case.

Conclusion

I love it! I much prefer it to my Revlon one, it’s more comfortable to use and does make applying my make-up a much easier task than my previous model had. I definitely recommend this and if that wasn’t enough I’ve also have noticed that it has been reduced from £49.99 to £20!!!!! So I would suggest grabbing it now before that price changes! Total bargain and I genuinely doubt you’ll find a better alternative than that for the price!

You can pick up the No7 Illuminated Mirror from Boots online or in store.

No7 Perfect Pedicure Set

I love getting pedicures, but my goodness they’re expensive, especially if it’s Winter and folk don’t even get to see your tootsies! It’s become the ultimate luxury, and I love my feet feeling all gorgeous and soft, but as I said, I seldom do it as I don’t like spending £30+ on something that not everybody is going to coo over. So I generally get one of those metal foot files, and after a shower or bath scrub/file away at my feet about once every two weeks. It works for me, my feet aren’t gross or covered in hard skin, but I totally get that it’s no way NEAR how soft and lovely it goes after a proper salon pedicure. So this set by No7, a mechanical pedicure set with several attachments, sounded AMAZE.

Check the vid below to see how it works..

I so wanted to love this. I was all geared up into thinking my feet were gonna be salon pedicure soft and I’d be able to get it like that all time at my fingertips for no extra cost, but alas, this was not the case. The first time I used this (followed all the instructions; used the pumice attachment first, then the foot file, then the buffer) my feet were actually in pretty good nick in the first place and I remembered thinking, ‘Oh, I really shoulda left them a month so they’d be really gross and hard to test this device’. However, despite my feet being okay and only having a teeny tiny bit of hard skin, this set did absolutely nothing for it. And I mean, nothing. What it comes down to is that the foot file attachments (you get two of these, one soft and one coarse) simply aren’t coarse enough! I tried both, and nothing. Hate to say it No7, but my regular non-mechanical foot file that costs a fiver does a far better job. Also, it doesn’t come with a bag so trying to keep it and all its separate attachments neatly together is a bit tricky. So yeah, I’d totally skip this if I was you.

The No7 Perfect Pedicure set is usually priced at £24.99, but like the illuminated mirror has also gone down in price to only £12.50, and you can pick that up from Boots online or in store.

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No7 Autumn Limited Edition Collection: Smoky Eyeliner and Soft Matte Finish Lipstick in Nude

By Lina on August 23, 2010

Here are a couple of pieces from the No7 Autumn collection that is currently on sale now till October 5th. The products I’m reviewing here are the highly anticipated Smoky Eyeliner and the Soft Matte Finish Lipstick in Nude, both limited edition alongside the rest of the Autumn collection.

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Smoky Eyeliner, £9.50

Oooh, I do love a smokey eye! It’s my ‘go to’ make-up look whenever I can’t be bothered to be imaginative (so pretty often, basically). I’m always really interested in any magical products that claim to simplify this sometimes difficult to achieve look – often smokey eye products, similar in design to this one by No7, are hit or miss. There’s a massive issue with product fall out and general blendibility, amongst many other things. However I am pleased to report, having tried and tested this product religiously for a few months now, that this is one of the good ones.

The product comes in a tube full of finely milled loose powder, that is pressed inside it, with a slender foam applicator that you use to apply the product straight to your eye. Applying it super easy, you simply line your eyes, lower and upper lash line, and then blend accordingly.

I think this product is amazing, the first time I used it gave me gorgeous feline cat eyes without even getting to the blending out part (so flexible). All I used was a little more of this product on the outer side off my lid, after lining the lower and upper lash line, and blended (with the No7 Smoky Eyes brush which is brilliant, by the way) and my smokey eye look was complete! A little liner added on the waterline (didn’t use this product for that, wouldn’t advise to either as this product is essentially a powder) and I had achieved pretty kitten-like smokey eyes! Amazing.

No7 Smoky Eyeliner and Smoky Eyeliner Brush

I did find that I would have to touch up and reapply it a few times throughout the day, but largely just to freshen up the colour – on paler skins you may not need to do this but I prefer a more intense smokey look than subtle. Occasionally, I do get some product fall out if I’m careless when applying it, but generally there is a technique that you’ll get used to when using this product. Just basically be a little careful and don’t work the applicator too hard, don’t push down on the applicator to get a deeper colour if the colour wears thin, instead re-dip the applicator and continue gently applying. THAT’S the trick to avoiding fall out! And a quick tap of the applicator to get rid of excess product before starting on the eyes certainly doesn’t hurt.

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Sometimes, I do add some black eyeshadow and other products in conjunction with this smokey eye product, to really give myself an intense evening smokey eye. But in general, this product and a kohl eyeliner is really all I’d need for a fabulous fool-proof day time look (bearing in mind, most folk would probably be happy using my day time look for their evening!). Honestly, anyone could use this! Even without any skill previously in smokey eyes or blending, simply lining your eyes with this is enough to achieve a smokey matte look, the foam applicator you apply it with softens the line to some degree anyway!

This picture was actually taken on the first day I wore it; all I’ve got on here alongside it is some kohl eyeliner on the waterline and mascara! And I remember literally applying it in 5 minutes before leaving the house!

The Smoky Eyeliner is priced at £9.50 which I do actually think is a good investment for this product, especially if you have struggled in the past achieving smokey eyes or want a subtle smokey eye look. I honestly doubt you’ll be disappointed with this. My only major fault with it is that it’s limited edition!! Whaaaaaaaa! Please bring it out as a basic range product! And don’t get me started on how desirable it’d be in a whole host of colours, oh my..

Soft Matte Finish Lipstick in Nude, £9.75

No7 have also 2 new lipsticks out for Autumn, a Deep Plum, and a Nude which I’m reviewing here.

I really like this lippy, I find it’s a great pinky nude that works really well with strong eyes. It is matte but also quite creamy, so not too drying. Having said that, the lasting power isn’t amazing and I did find myself reapplying often. However being a nude it’s so easy to reapply; a simple swipe sans mirror is often enough to keep it in tact when on the go! It wasn’t one of those lipsticks that looked appalling if not perfectly applied.

It’s priced at £9.75, similar to most No7 lipsticks and I do think this is probably quite steep for a high street product – you can pick a MAC one up for only a couple of quid more and I do prefer their lipstick formulas to this. However, it is a great shade and I have been wearing it a lot since I received it two weeks ago! The colour is very beautiful and brightening to the face, unlike most nudes on me.

Both of these products are limited edition and only available till October 5th, so if you want them you best be quick! You can pick them up from Boots stores, and also online here (www.boots.com).

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Boots Xmas Press Show!

By Lina on July 3, 2010

On Thursday I took a trip to Marylebone Road to visit the Boots Xmas press show. It was an open day that finished at 6pm, and being typically late I got there at 5 so missed a lot of the celeb guests (FEARNE COTTON), but I did manage to score a sneaky peek of what you guys have to look forward to in time for Christmas this year!

An extension of their collaboration with Sex and the City 2, Boots have partnered up one last time to bring us these fabulous look books. Each book, specifically designed and thus titled after each main gal from SATC, retails at £8 and will include 4 eyes shades and 1 lip shade.

Carrie

Samantha

Miranda

Charlotte

Cute, huh? I didn’t stick my greasy fingers in any to test the textures as they looked pretty pristine still and didn’t want to ruin them, but I was instantly drawn to the SATC cover so reckon these will be a big hit regardless of quality.

Next biggie of the event was Fearne Cotton’s foray into the cosmetic world! As I mentioned above I missed getting to meet her, technically, but as I was entering the event she was leaving so I managed to sneak a sly glance – all I remembered was she had GREAT stamps (they were purple suede ankle boots, if I remember correctly!).

I loved the packaging of her brand, called simply ‘Fearne’. Very twee and full of florals – right up my street! I was told she was very hands on with designing the packaging and the concept of the brand, and I love what I’ve seen so far regarding this. As you can see from the picture above, she showcased her brand with an afternoon tea – how lovely!

Psst! I have that exact tea pot and matching tea set at home! Told ya I liked this kinda shiz.

The products consist largely of big chunky eyeliners and eye shadows, as Fearne herself is a big fan of these types of products. Although she didn’t formulate the products herself she did veto the textures and chose the colour palettes. I swatched some of the eyeliners and they did seem pretty good – nice and hard but with good colour pay off. Apparently she had actually advised them to make them (and other products) more pigmented after the initial mock-ups were made which bodes well in my opinion.

At the moment, for Christmas, there will be just gift sets. But possibly in the future there will be plans for individual products that are on a permanent collection, available all year round.

Strictly Come Dancing have also started their own make-up range! Strictly’s Make-up Artist Lisa Armstrong personally showed me around it, woo-hoo!

Look books..

Inside..

They had heaps of others sets too, ranging from £6 to £30. Pretty good quality from the stuff I managed to have a play with, but Lisa herself didn’t play a part with the colour selection or formulations which is a bit disappointing.

Gok Wan is doing his Xmas Gorgeous range again this year! I get a lot comments asking if he will so I hope you’re happy he is!

And lastly Boots No7 and 17, both focusing heavily on the eyes this Winter..

The glitter eyeliners from 17 looked amaaaazing, the glitter was so fine – not chunky and garish as one would expect from a ‘teenage’ brand glitter liner. I was given a purple one to take home which I can’t wait to try out!

No7 will also be launching these cute little eye shadow palettes..

I was instantly drawn to these teeny circles of colour. I want!

Regarding Christmas gift sets I was rather taken with this vanity case that came filled with useful tools such as eye lash curlers, nails clippers and make-up brushes, etc.

If I was a girl who only had a little make-up, not the obsessive amounts I actually have, I would 100% want this. You can take the plastic cases holding the tools out and just fill this with make-up, it’s so useful! And at £40 a TOTAL steal!

They’re also bringing out this cute brush set.

And I’m not sure why I was so drawn to this very neutral eye palette..

But I was (it does come with a lip gloss as well so not entirely an eye set).

So that’s all my snaps from the Boots Xmas press event! Most of these products will start to come out around October and will be continue to remain out for the duration of Xmas; so you’ve got a good while to decide what to get and who to give it to! Got your heart set on anything?